The Active Reader Blog

Want to squeeze in some last minute fall activities before winter hits? Here is a list of 10 simple activities that don't need a lot of prep.

Children who are struggling with their speech-language skills may also experience difficulties with basic abilities in literacy such as phonemic awareness, decoding, spelling, and writing. Studies have shown that there is a correlation between oral production and the development of essential reading skills

Pre-kindergarten readiness is something that a lot of parents are thinking about these days. There’s no doubt in anyone’s mind that our teachers and classrooms have been greatly impacted by the pressures of COVID-19. For many children in their foundational years of development, the last year and a half has left room for various gaps to rear their ugly head.

5 tips that will help you create a successful learning environment within your home.

This winter quest is a great way to get your child outside and practicing the /kw/ sound using their senses. 

Organizing a name scavenger hunt is a fun way to teach your child their full name while practicing letter sounds.

Here's a quick high-level overview of Orton-Gillingham and the strategies that we have incorporated into our Active Reader alphabet cards.

I've been teaching children to read for over 10 years now, and these are 5 important takeaways that parents and educators should be aware of.